The stability of post hoc model modifications in confirmatory factor analysis models

Journal of Experimental Education

Volumn 66, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 361-380

  Hutchinson, Susan R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DENVER   (United States)

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EID: 0032375268     PISSN: 00220973     EISSN: 19400683     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220979809601406     Document Type: Article

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